Close Brothers Group PLC 2023 AR2
The report highlights Close Brothers Group plc's performance for the fiscal year ended 31 July 2023, during which the group navigated a challenging UK economic landscape. Despite significant provisions related to the Novitas loan book wind-down, the group achieved an adjusted operating profit of £113.5 million and proposed a full-year dividend of 67.5p per share. In sustainability, the group made progress on its net-zero commitments as a signatory to the Net Zero Banking Alliance, reducing its Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 54.7% since 2019. Additionally, the group funded £164 million of battery electric vehicles in the first year of its £1 billion green lending ambition.
Company: Close Brothers Group PLC
Sector: Financials
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2023
Type: AR2
Pages: 264
Close Brothers Group PLC
The report highlights Close Brothers Group plc's performance for the fiscal year ended 31 July 2023, during which the group navigated a challenging UK economic landscape. Despite significant provisions related to the Novitas loan book wind-down, the group achieved an adjusted operating profit of £113.5 million and proposed a full-year dividend of 67.5p per share. In sustainability, the group made progress on its net-zero commitments as a signatory to the Net Zero Banking Alliance, reducing its Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions by 54.7% since 2019. Additionally, the group funded £164 million of battery electric vehicles in the first year of its £1 billion green lending ambition.
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Document Details
Report Year
2023
Reporting Period
Aug 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023
Fiscal Year
2023
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
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Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
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Energy Consumption
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Women on Board
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Net Zero Target
Employees